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Jefferson JP #4

Over their two-year term, a JP is responsible for:Setting real estate, personal property and sales tax rates in the county.Determining the final budget for county departments and offices - including salaries - and appropriating funds for county expenses.Preserving the peace and order in the county, though they do not have the authority to make any offense a felony. This often takes the form of passing county laws and in some counties making planning decisions.Contract or join with any other county or city, or the federal government for a public purpose.Creating, consolidating, separating, or abandoning any elected office in the county if first approved by voters.Filling vacancies in elected county offices.Providing for any service or performance of any function related to county affairs.Many Quorum Courts also have subcommittees that JPs serve on and discuss the more nitty gritty details before an issue appears before the whole group. These committees have included budget/finance, building, economic development, environmental, personnel, legislative affairs, public safety, Justices of the peace also have the authority to marry a couple.https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2022/may/what-is-a-justice-of-the-peace.aspx

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    Oscar Bullard Jr.
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    Patricia Johnson
    (Dem)

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As Justice of the Peace, I will represent District 4 and make decisions that affect taxes, budgets, public safety, infrastructure, and services for Jefferson County, Arkansas.
I have past experience in leading and working with others in multiple past and current organizations. My high impact initiatives aligned with my experience in Law Enforcement and public safety for the last 25 years, business and community leadership. Most importantly, I have a family background history to be compassioned to serve and help people.
First, I will meet with county department heads, review county budget line-by-line, identify District 4 infrastructure issues, establish communication channels with constituents, launch monthly District 4 town halls and create a Public Safety Advisory Group. I will accomplish this as part of my 90 Day Action Plan. I will initiate each goal once I take the office of Justice of The Peace, District 4 in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
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